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Kemi vs Nigel: who would Thatcher have backed?
It is 50 years since Margaret Thatcher was elected Conservative leader, and at this week’s shadow cabinet meeting, Lord Forsyth was invited as a gues…
1 year, 3 months ago
The UK's balancing act over Trump's 'Ukraine peace plan'
Leaders from around the world are gathering at the Munich Security Conference, with the UK represented by Foreign Secretary David Lammy. All attentio…
1 year, 3 months ago
Can we trust the Tories on immigration? An interview with Chris Philp, shadow home secretary
On this special episode of Coffee House Shots, economics editor Kate Andrews is joined by shadow home secretary Chris Philp to discuss the Tories’ ne…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Spectator’s war on government waste
It’s a double celebration for Rachel Reeves today. Not only is it her birthday, but the UK economy grew by 0.1 per cent in the last three months of 2…
1 year, 3 months ago
Was that Kemi Badenoch's worst PMQs?
Today was the final PMQs before recess, and Kemi Badenoch had been hoping to leave on a high before the break. She started promisingly, opening with …
1 year, 3 months ago
Have Kemi Badenoch’s first 100 days been a success?
Kemi Badenoch has been Conservative Party leader for 100 days. Her party is fighting for survival, and she faces an uphill task greater than many of …
1 year, 3 months ago
Keir Starmer and the lost art of political oratory
From Churchill to Thatcher to Blair to Farage, Parliament has seen some truly fantastic rhetoricians over the years. But last week came the news that…
1 year, 3 months ago
Katy Balls' Sunday Roundup - 09/02/2025
Katy Balls presents highlights from Sunday morning’s political shows.
Health Minister Andrew Gwynne is sacked by Starmer after sending offensive Wha…
1 year, 3 months ago
Will there be a Tory/Reform pact?
While both Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch are quick to talk down speculation of a pact between the Tories and Reform, listeners may be surprised to h…
1 year, 3 months ago
The inside story of Labour under Starmer
This week saw the publication of Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund’s new book Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer. It’s the second in …
1 year, 3 months ago